Maersk selects Charlotte as North American HQ
A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced Charlotte as its official North American headquarters, signalling its commitment to growth and innovation in the region. The company plans to add over 500 jobs in Charlotte over the coming years, increasing its local workforce to more than 1,300 employees. Having maintained a presence in Charlotte for over 20 years, Maersk highlighted the city's affordability, expanding talent pool and high quality of life as key reasons for the choice. The headquarters will oversee vital functions such as finance, HR, commercial strategy and technology.
Maersk emphasised its ongoing growth and transformation in North America, aiming to better serve customers and foster a thriving workplace. The company values its strong ties to Charlotte and is eager to deepen its roots in the community, viewing the move as a vital step in its regional development and long-term strategy to become an integrated logistics partner.